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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1945
Page
5
Foster and Adame provide stock market quotes showing opening high and closing values for major shares. The brief listing records day’s top movers, with notable price shifts and turnover observations across key securities.
The report covers Allied policy on German frontiers, food distribution plans, and possible zone allocations, with US and Britain pursuing flexible borders. It also notes social happenings in New York and local towns, including Easter vacations, school breaks, and village election results.
United States officials warned that postwar Germany could face food shortages as vast destruction, refugee flows, and uncertain Soviet plans complicate occupation. Officials said Berlin and southern Germany would rely on scarce rations and grain supplies amid wartime losses and disrupted transport.
UNRRA issues a confidential order forbidding relief purchases from Spain amid tension with the State Department over exports. The note notes Spain’s pro-Allied stance and cites Berlin-linked supply routes as a concern. Other items cover Senate activities, wartime industry programs, and a quip from Eden’s secretary Currie.
Fire swept two barns and their contents on the Beusswick premises near Syeaway Center Brunswick Road east of the rock cut. Roy Farris owned the buildings and residence. deputies aided fire crews from Brunswick and Engle Mills but could not halt the blaze. Harris blamed the owner for starting the grass fire and estimated losses above 5000 dollars.
Capt Oliver Wolford, 38, Annapolis graduate and veteran of two world wars, fatally shot himself after wounding his 20-year-old wife Molly Wolford in a park plaza hotel apartment. Detectives said Mrs. Wolford, who had recently asked for a divorce, was in fair condition at Knickerbocker Hospital. Police reported the captain, in civilian clothes, forced entry and fired several shots before collapsing at a Downtox athletic club.
Mrs. Robert Pollock remains in Leonard Hospital while Harold Milier returns from Semaritan Hospital. Mrs. George Back hosts in Brooklyn and Mrs. Earl Smith returns home from treatment. Garfield School closes for spring vacation with a 3 0 pm end date. Baptisms were performed for Daniel Alfred Grant and James Howard Sprengel at Meshtdist Church. Lent services continue at the Methodist Church and Church of Christ with Rev John C. Wilson and Rev Thomas T. Bass leading. Gifts and birthdays mark community gatherings for Rev Thomas Bass and Janet Osterhout.
A community Church of Christ notice lists a schedule with talks titled A Plea for Unity The Meaning of Faith The Meaning of Repentance The Good Core session and The Meaning of Baptism. Choir rehearsal follows Tuesday evening meeting. A cocking class recently met at Mrs Emil Risgerts home.
A reader from Troy asks who issues draft orders with Brig. Gen. Ames Brown named New York State Director of Selective Service and a discharged button query. Another asks where to obtain a replacement after a discharge and is directed to Army or Navy recruiting offices in Albany. Mrs Nizirian is urged to read W. L. White's report on Russians for context.
The Times Record notes US officials are recruiting office workers for overseas assignments. For full details contact the United States Employment Service at 253 Broadway to learn the entire program and requirements.
Air Force personnel in the India Burma theater send 73 percent of their pay back to the United States. Finance Officer Col Tonlon H Doherty said allotments to dependents account for a portion of the money returned, with the rest sent home by money orders and other channels.
Four local churches St Mats Methodist First Presbyterian Olivet Presbyterian and Ais Memorial Baptist plan a union week of services. From today through Friday all services begin at 7 30 p m with sermons by pastors from the participating churches and musical offerings including a cantata and organ numbers.
The United States and Britain align to defeat Germany with manpower and supplies while Allied forces across the Rhine advance vigorously. Despite domestic critics of Russia, the Allies progress suggests confidence in victory and a readiness to debate essential issues once the war ends.
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